Archives for July 2001

‘Donahoe added that because of Buffalo’s harsh winters, it’s unlikely that the Bills would choose natural grass.’

‘Quarterback Tim Hasselbeck wants to hear from the fans, and he wants to know your opinion about what your favorite part of game days at Ralph Wilson Stadium! To let Tim know what you like most about coming to Bills games, just drop him an e-mail and let him know!’

‘Continuing their string of upsets, the 13th seeded 1995 Buffalo Bills defeated the 5th seeded 1993 Bills 22-6 in the last Elite Eight quarterfinal game of the Super Bills Tournament.’

‘On the surface, it’s a great way to make a living, playing football for hundreds of thousands of dollars (perhaps millions) in the National Football League. The money, the fame, the adoring fans… However, there can be a dark side to the glory. Young rookies, starry-eyed after their being drafted and reporting to their first team camps, were asked to open their eyes last week.’

‘"In looking across the leagues at the incredible interest in bobbleheads, this seemed like the perfect year to jump in," said Russ Brandon, Bills vice president, business development and marketing.’

‘And starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, bobbleheads of ex-quarterback Jim Kelly, former coach Marv Levy and ex-defensive lineman Fred Smerlas will be available for Buffalo Bills fans who purchase a pair of tickets at Wegmans Food Markets Inc. to one of three selected 2001 games.’

‘It can be safely said that no one loves and appreciates game officials of any sport more than Jerry Seeman. And when he retires this week and returns home, he will leave with obvious sadness. He has had a no-win job — who really ever embraces officials even when they are right?’

Two terrible calls mentioned – Don Beebe stepping out in Bills-Oilers AFC playoff game and the ‘lateral’ in the Titans-Bills playoff game.

The Bills-Patriots game with multiple errors was mentioned as well.

Still is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the Buffalo Bills offensive line, a unit that slipped dramatically in 2000. One exclamation point amid the question marks that exist, however, has been the offseason dedication of fourth-year tackle Robert Hicks, a prototype rightside power blocker who lost his focus and then his starting position a year ago.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills released three players, all recently-signed free agents, on Monday.

The Bills cut wide receivers Stephen Campbell and Teddy Johnson and long-snapper Ryan Diepenbrock. All three were signed last April. The

moves come less than a month before the start of training camp.

‘This week, buffalobills.com caught up with former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly at his Football Camp.’

‘Buffalo plays the 27th hardest schedule according to last year’s results. The opponents had a combined record of 120-136 (0.469) in 2000. The Bills will play 8 games against teams with +0.500 records and 5 games against playoff teams.’

‘The ex-Bills are conducting a poll, open to fans, to determine the 10 best wide receivers in the history of the franchise.’

‘The yet-to-be-named Bills will be joined by Buffalo Jills cheerleaders, who will model fashions from L’Avant Garbe, a Pittsford boutique. The Blues Family, from Nik Entertainment, will perform.’